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We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core

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empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn't matter what your expertise and craft is - there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our

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Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon's commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon's purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.



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You as an Area Accountant will:

Manage the team of accountants in the department, ensure overall processes, procedures and best practices are being followed. Be responsible for full-cycle accounting; including supporting the preparation of monthly billings and change order entry, input sub-trade invoices and assemble payment groups for final review, enter supplier invoices against PO's, support with A/R collection, journal entries, and cash flow/forecast review of assigned project(s) Read and understand project-related contracts and subcontractor documentation to ensure project setup procedures are aligned with contract terms and conditions Assist with the year-end project specific margin reporting, attend internal project reviews and work closely with Operations and Costing to analyze project forecasts Provide ongoing accounting and finance support to operational staff in the area Support with assembling client billing packages in accordance with approval procedures and processes to ensure the client is in receipt of billings on a timely basis and payments are received as per contract terms and conditions Perform research on technical accounting matters to ensure project related accounting aligns with corporate standards Assist with financial system implementations and updates Assists with forecasting, project recoveries, and various other reconciliations Review cash flow data and cost forecast against project baseline financial targets Assist in preparing quarterly reporting packages for consolidation. Submit financial status reports monthly for each project.

Is this the right role for you?

Minimum 7-10 years of relevant accounting experience in a construction/manufacturing environment or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience You have the ability to correctly identify financial situations and produce logical solutions to support a project team/business area You are a well-organized, proactive and detail oriented individual able to self-manage and work as part of a team and have experience leading one in a dynamic fast paced environment You are a highly technical accountant that has strong attention to detail and can offer process improvements and innovative solutions You possess strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Excel

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes

everyone

, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be

your

commitment to Inclusive Diversity.


Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.



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